A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3783078 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3784982 epoch_slot_no: 4982 block_no: 3782901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1290 time: 2020-02-17 01:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb24438dfd953287c72d396b4ccb1c70ceed33e1cf960e23629cc6cf0b8849c3fBlock Operator
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